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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 10, 1988
Page
2
The Chetwynd Scouts plan to plant trees on May 28 and canvass for pledges on May 14 as part of the countrywide Trees for Canada project. The initiative invites all Scouts Canada members to show concern for their country through action and aims to plant millions of trees in coming years to beautify Canada.
Editorial describes wood sourcing and conservation training for Scouts as they plant nearly three million trees this year including 7000 in the South Peace region. Funds from the project support local scouting campsites and international programs teaching village technology and fisheries.
Residents express excitement over a proposed Leisure Pool Facility in Chetwynd after a public referendum. While tax concerns were raised, many support expanding recreation and thank past supporters who funded current facilities, noting changing club memberships can erase earlier community achievements.
Residents urged to back a project in Chetwynd to buy a complete extrication unit costing 13 000 dollars and a rescue truck about 60 000 dollars. The fire department seeks volunteers to train in rescue gear while ambulance crews can assist in emergencies, aiming for safer 24 hour coverage.
Letter from Zone 8 Field Hockey representative urges former high school and university players in the Oak Bay Victoria area to reunite for the July 28 to 31 BC Summer Games. The call invites experienced players who have retired from shin guards to rejoin a competitive team.
An early morning shooting near the B C Hydro Building in Chetwynd left one person shot. Donald Disher struck a moose on Hwy 97 near Fisher Creek causing damage to his car. A May 2 bike incident near Hwy 97 and 46th Street involved four children with one struck and treated at Chetwynd Hospital. Zone 8 sports update mentions goals.
The B C Lions Society for Crippled Children and Adults offers specialized camping programs for disabled people at Winfield British Columbia in summer 1988. If over eight, contact Easter Seal Camp Winfield Box 414 Winfield V0D H0 200 or call 766 4334 9 am to 1 pm daily. Children eighteen and under attend free with a nominal fee for adults.
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